Dayton, AR
Unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas
Dayton is a small unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It is 3.1 miles SW of Huntington, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 72940.
Dayton at a glance
- State
- Arkansas
- County
- Sebastian County
- ZIP code
- 72940
- Nearest town
- Huntington (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 35.1142, -94.2264
Weather in Dayton now
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Dayton weather by the hour
Dayton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dayton.
This week in Dayton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dayton
What is the weather usually like in Dayton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 28°F average low
- 53.2 inprecipitation per year · 1,352 mm
- 2.9 insnowfall per year · 7 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dayton: April–May and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WALDRON, AR US (USC00037488), adjusted for the elevation of Dayton.
Dayton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dayton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 6 min |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| June | 6:00 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| August | 6:35 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 26 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 21 min |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Dayton?
Dayton has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Dayton is April–May and September–October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Dayton
The closest live webcam is Booneville, 17.1 miles E of Dayton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dayton.
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Questions about Dayton
Where is Dayton, AR?
Dayton is an unincorporated community in Sebastian County, Arkansas, 3.1 miles SW of Huntington.
What county is Dayton in?
Dayton is in Sebastian County, Arkansas.
What is the ZIP code of Dayton, AR?
The ZIP code for Dayton is 72940.
What is the nearest town to Dayton?
Huntington, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dayton?
Yes. The closest is Booneville, 17.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dayton?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Dayton?
January, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Dayton?
About 53.2 inches (1,352 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Dayton?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Dayton?
April–May and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dayton have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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